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Can 3400Mhz ram work properly with a 3300GB motherboard?

Can 3400Mhz ram work properly with a 3300GB motherboard?

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greatcanada123
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11-21-2016, 08:57 PM
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Hello! I’m searching for the optimal RAM for my setup, no matter the cost. I thought about Corsair Vengeance LED 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3400, but I’m curious—does it make sense to use 3400Mhz when the motherboard only supports 3300Mhz or less? Can the speed be improved? You have my list here: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/YJRDwV. Thanks in advance for your help!
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greatcanada123
11-21-2016, 08:57 PM #1

Hello! I’m searching for the optimal RAM for my setup, no matter the cost. I thought about Corsair Vengeance LED 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3400, but I’m curious—does it make sense to use 3400Mhz when the motherboard only supports 3300Mhz or less? Can the speed be improved? You have my list here: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/YJRDwV. Thanks in advance for your help!

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11-22-2016, 06:46 PM
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It might be possible with a solid OC and some manual timing adjustments. Using around 3000 sticks seems reasonable, though an OC for the CPU could still be necessary.
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11-22-2016, 06:46 PM #2

It might be possible with a solid OC and some manual timing adjustments. Using around 3000 sticks seems reasonable, though an OC for the CPU could still be necessary.

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12-05-2016, 12:57 PM
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It will only operate at 3300MHz when the board supports that frequency limit. For better results, choose Intel, Samsung, or Crucial SSDs.
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12-05-2016, 12:57 PM #3

It will only operate at 3300MHz when the board supports that frequency limit. For better results, choose Intel, Samsung, or Crucial SSDs.

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12-05-2016, 01:09 PM
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It might be possible with a solid OC and some manual timing adjustments. Using around 3000 sticks seems likely, though an OC for the CPU could still be necessary.
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12-05-2016, 01:09 PM #4

It might be possible with a solid OC and some manual timing adjustments. Using around 3000 sticks seems likely, though an OC for the CPU could still be necessary.

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12-10-2016, 04:28 AM
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Thank you all for your prompt response!
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Danilo_Guto
12-10-2016, 04:28 AM #5

Thank you all for your prompt response!

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12-10-2016, 08:47 PM
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It's possible, I'll need a solid OC and might use manual timings with your CPU. I think I'd aim for 3000 sticks, though it probably won't be enough without an OC upgrade. The CPU speed isn't a big deal right now.
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lizzard89
12-10-2016, 08:47 PM #6

It's possible, I'll need a solid OC and might use manual timings with your CPU. I think I'd aim for 3000 sticks, though it probably won't be enough without an OC upgrade. The CPU speed isn't a big deal right now.

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12-21-2016, 08:15 PM
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For gaming purposes, the additional 100 MHz won’t significantly boost performance unless you’re running memory or CPU-heavy applications. You likely don’t need a 3400 MHz RAM; consider opting for a more affordable 3000 MHz one and allocate savings toward a higher-quality SSD.

A better build:
PCPartPicker part list
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Price breakdown by merchant
CPU:
Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
($571.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler:
NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($114.99 @ B&H)
Thermal Compound:
ARCTIC MX4 4g Thermal Paste
($6.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard:
Asus X99-PRO/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard
($306.60 @ B&H)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
($194.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
($157.30 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Toshiba 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
($149.05 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card
Case:
Corsair 750D Airflow Edition ATX Full Tower Case
($155.49 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
EVGA SuperNOVA G2 1600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
($299.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive:
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Additional items:
Multifuntion 5.25" Media Dashboard Card Reader USB 2.0 USB 3.0 20 pin e-SATA SATA Front Panel
Total:
$1976.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts where applicable
Created by PCPartPicker 2016-10-21 15:19 EDT-0400
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VenVen07
12-21-2016, 08:15 PM #7

For gaming purposes, the additional 100 MHz won’t significantly boost performance unless you’re running memory or CPU-heavy applications. You likely don’t need a 3400 MHz RAM; consider opting for a more affordable 3000 MHz one and allocate savings toward a higher-quality SSD.

A better build:
PCPartPicker part list
/
Price breakdown by merchant
CPU:
Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
($571.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler:
NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($114.99 @ B&H)
Thermal Compound:
ARCTIC MX4 4g Thermal Paste
($6.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard:
Asus X99-PRO/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard
($306.60 @ B&H)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
($194.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
($157.30 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Toshiba 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
($149.05 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card
Case:
Corsair 750D Airflow Edition ATX Full Tower Case
($155.49 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
EVGA SuperNOVA G2 1600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
($299.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive:
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Additional items:
Multifuntion 5.25" Media Dashboard Card Reader USB 2.0 USB 3.0 20 pin e-SATA SATA Front Panel
Total:
$1976.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts where applicable
Created by PCPartPicker 2016-10-21 15:19 EDT-0400

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